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1.3 miles
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:50:35
Avg time
-345 ft
Altitude change
1,808 ft
Altitude min
2,165 ft
Altitude max
2,165 ft
Altitude start
1,821 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,358 ft
Distance climb
4,747 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:50:35
Avg time

Whitaker Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo National River
    Jasper, Arkansas
  • AKA
    Hawksbill Crag
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #1626 in Hiking [+]
    • #10621 in Trail Running
    • #16760 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2 in Hiking · Arkansas [+]
    • #35 in Trail Running
    • #1 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

One of the most famous out rock ledges also gives this trail the name Hawksbill Crag. Nice hike out to the amazing vista.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whitaker Point located?
      Whitaker Point is located in Buffalo National River, Jasper, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Buffalo National River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.89823, -93.45796.
      ▼ How hard is Whitaker Point?
      Whitaker Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whitaker Point?
      Whitaker Point has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,808 ft to 2,165 ft.
      ▼ Is Whitaker Point a point to point trail?
      Whitaker Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whitaker Point?
      Whitaker Point is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whitaker Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Whitaker Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Whitaker Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Whitaker Point are:
      • November (6 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Whitaker Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whitaker Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Whitaker Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to hike Whitaker Point. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whitaker Point?
      Whitaker Point is a very popular trail. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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